Oh Hail NO!How to protect your garden from spring hail storms - avoiding broken plants and broken hearts (insert NPR voice here) Hail. One of the worst enemies of the Rocky Mtn. Gardener. What to do about it? Hail storms are fast moving and hard to predict, but if you are highly concerned (read, you’ve had your garden completely wiped out in years past), there are a few strategies you can take. If you have PVC hoops over your garden beds, you can purchase hail netting from a garden center, or cut out the bottom of milk jugs/plastic bottles as individual covers for your small transplants. However, both of these options require someone to be on hand to quickly cover the plants - as these strategies cannot be left on the plants for extended periods of time. We suggest putting these strategies into play when you know a storm is coming, or an incoming afternoon storm looks suspect. Just do your best, be safe, and good luck. Articles for More Info: CSU Extension - Hail Mitigation What happens if hail hits your garden hard? Plant Talk Article - Recovery Strategies
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